Free engineering and medical education would be given to girls in Government colleges in Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister, Mr Akhilesh Yadav, announced today.
He made the announcement while addressing an event on the 125th annual function of Isabella Thoburn College (IT) here.
Mr Akhilesh also announced an assistance of Rs 1 crore for the new hostel building of the college and said the government would extend all possible help in its future needs.
He said the government would help in taking the college up to university level and released a postal stamp on the college completing 125 years of its foundation.
He said the government would provide facilities to industrialists for setting up new units in the state so that youth get employment opportunities.
Mr Akhilesh said the government would set up information technology parks in the State.